Apartment for sale in Florence Porta al Prato

Apartment for sale in Florence Porta al Prato. Beautiful 80 sqm split-level three-room apartment located on the top floor of a period building. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, air conditioning, and independent heating. Great investment close to the historic center. General Description In one of the most strategic and dynamic residential and commercial areas of Florence, near the historic and elegant Via il Prato, and within walking distance of the historic center and the central station of Santa Maria Novella, we offer for sale a refined apartment of approximately 80 sqm. The property is located on the second and top floor of a beautiful, elegant period building, excellently preserved in both the external facades and the internal common areas. Characterized by extraordinary quietness and excellent brightness favored by its position on the top floor and large windowed surfaces, the apartment has been subject to a recent and accurate internal renovation that guarantees general conditions like new. Interior Description The property is harmoniously distributed over two well-distributed internal levels connected by a comfortable masonry staircase. On the first level, the main entrance opens into a bright living room with an open kitchenette, a welcoming space designed to optimize conviviality. This floor also houses a first generous double bedroom and a windowed bathroom complete with a shower cubicle and high-end finishes. Going up to the upper attic level, you access the master sleeping area, which houses a spacious double bedroom equipped with a comfortable custom walk-in closet and a second private full bathroom. The excellent choice of floors, refined bathroom wall tiles, and optimization of the attic spaces give the residence a modern and sophisticated character. Exterior Description The period building is in impeccable condition on the outside, preserving the decorative elements and sober elegance of the historic Florentine context. The condominium is secured by a modern alarm and video surveillance system to ensure maximum safety for all residents. Although there is no elevator, access to the second floor is easy thanks to well-proportioned and bright condominium stairs. The immediate proximity to the tramway stops and the cycle paths of the nearby Cascine Park offers extraordinary outdoor livability. Main Features Commercial surface: approx. 80 sqm Rooms: 3 Bedrooms: 2 (one on each level) Bathrooms: 2 (one windowed with shower on the first level) Kitchen: kitchenette integrated in the living room Heating: autonomous (individual natural gas heating) Air conditioning: yes (complete hot/cold climate control) Condition: excellent (both internal and condominium) Floor: second and last (no elevator) Security: condominium with alarm system installed Energy class: G Utilities Details The property is equipped with modern and efficient technological systems following the recent renovation. Heating is independent and powered by natural gas through radiators, ensuring autonomous control of your domestic consumption. The apartment is also equipped with an air conditioning system with splits installed in all main rooms. All water, electricity, and gas connections are certified and fully compliant with the latest building safety regulations. Uses and Potential The strategic position close to the historic center, the Santa Maria Novella station, and the tramway line makes this property an exceptional investment opportunity. It is ideal both as a prestigious first home for young professionals and couples who wish to experience the city without needing to use a car, and for inclusion in the lucrative high-profile temporary, student, or holiday rental market. The layout over two levels with two bathrooms guarantees excellent independence of the interior spaces. Local Real Estate Market The area of Porta al Prato and Via il Prato represents one of the most requested, solid, and dynamic residential markets in Florence. The immediate proximity to the business centers, tramway stops, and the central station keeps purchasing and rental demand constantly high from both national and international clients. For fully renovated three-room apartments distributed over two levels located on the top floor in period buildings, real market valuations range steadily between €4,200/sqm and €5,300/sqm. The property boasts an extremely high level of re-salability and guarantees optimal preservation of the invested capital over time. Tourist and Historical Info Porta al Prato is one of the most fascinating and historically rich areas of Florence. The monumental 13th-century gate, designed in 1285 perhaps on a drawing by Arnolfo di Cambio and originally inserted in the last city walls, owes its name to the nearby "Prato d'Ognissanti", a large unpaved area that in medieval and Renaissance times was used for the livestock market, military exercises, and spectacular historic events, including the famous historic Florentine football. Via del Prato is renowned for its beautiful noble palaces, such as the Palazzo Corsini al Prato with its magnificent monumental garden designed by Gherardo Silvani. Today the area is a vibrant and refined cultural hub, enriched by the modern Opera House (Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino), the adjacent Stazione Leopolda (historic industrial exhibition space), and the monumental Cascine Park, the green lung of the city, which stretches for kilometers along the banks of the Arno river, offering an oasis of nature, sports, and relaxation just a short distance from the historic Florentine center. Distances Tramway Stop (Porta al Prato - Line T1): 150 m Firenze Santa Maria Novella Central Railway Station (SMN): 500 m Opera House (Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino): 350 m Cascine Park (Florence Green Lung): 600 m Fortezza da Basso (Exhibition and Congress Center): 900 m Ponte Vecchio and Lungarni: 1.2 km Florence Cathedral (Piazza del Duomo): 1.5 km Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci): 6 km Fiesole (Historic Town and Panoramic Viewpoint): 9 km A1 Highway Exit (Firenze Nord Exit): 7 km